How To Pass The Theology Survey

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1 Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and the Church of God of Prophecy Consortium LEADER OF LEADERS TRACK Syllabus THEOLOGY SURVEY II (TH 502) Nassau, Bahamas February 6-11, 2012 Professor Héctor Ortiz, D. Min.

2 GORDON-CONWELL/COGOP CONSORTIUM Nassau, Bahamas February 6-11, 2012 Theology Survey II TH 502 Professor: Héctor Ortiz, D. Min. Telephone: Course Objectives To enhance the students defining and clarifying his or her credo in light of the Holy Text in relation to its teachings on the subjects of Sin (Hamartiology), Salvation (Soteriology), the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology), the Church (Ecclesiology), and Last Things (Eschatology). Course Competencies This course is designed with the following objectives: A. To give the student an understanding of how to articulate his or her doctrinal position of the hope of salvation and the need for holy living. B. To help the student to explain the vital relationship of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. C. To help the student better explain the mission and role of God s Ecclesia in reaching lost humanity in view of the last things that shall be fulfilled. A Core Value The believer, being turned to God in penitent faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, is accountable to God for living a life separated from sin and characterized by the fruit of the Spirit. It is his or her responsibility to contribute by word and deed to the universal spread of the Gospel. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have (1 Peter 3:15). 1

3 Required Texts 1. The Holy Bible 2. Erickson, Millard J. Introducing Christian Doctrine, edited by L. Arnold Hustad. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1992, ISBN Enns, Paul. The Moody Handbook of Theology. Chicago: Moody Press, 1989 or 2008; ISBN or González, Justo. Christian Thought Revisited: Three Types of Theology. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 1999, ISBN Macchia, Frank D., Baptized in the Spirit: A Global Pentecostal Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2006, ISBN Wesley, John. A Plain Account of Christian Perfectio n. Orlando, FL: Relevant, 2006, ISBN x. (Earlier printing by Beacon Hill Press, 1966, is available under ISBN ) 7. A Theological Workbook will be furnished at the beginning of the class. The price is $ Course Requirements A. Attendance and participation are mandatory. B. Pre-Class Reading Assignments 1. Read the following books or chapters in the Bible: 1 Corinthians 15, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 2 Peter, Jude, Revelations In Millard J. Erickson s book: Pages , pages , pages , pages , pages , and pages (See reading log for corresponding pages in 2001 edition.) 3. In Paul Enns book: Pages , pages , pages , pages , and pages (See reading log for corresponding pages in 2008 edition.) 4. Read all the Justo González book. 5. Read all of Frank D. Macchia s book. 6. Read all of John Wesley s book. 2

4 C. The reading log should be turned in the first day of class. D. Write a two page, double-spaced paper on Calvinistic theology (Enns book, pp ; in 2008 edition) and a two page, double-spaced paper on Arminian theology (Enns book, pp ; in 2008 edition). These two papers should be turned in on the first day of the class, February 6, E. There will be focus group assignments prepared during residency. F. Final paper will be a theological concept paper of 8 pages double-spaced on one of the following subjects: Hamartiology, Soteriology, Pneumatology, Ecclesiology, or Eschatology. The final paper is not a sermon or a testimonial. It is a paper of research and should contain 12 references. The paper should be based on class lectures, required reading, bibliographical resources, and personal investigation. The paper should have a title page that gives general information concerning the Gordon-Conwell Consortium, date, your name, professor s name, and course title. The paper should include an outline of the subject to be discussed and a bibliography. The body of the text should be 8 pages not counting the title page, outline, and bibliography. Final paper is due March, 20, Transmission of Final Paper: Send to Dr. Hector Ortiz at hortiz@cogop.org and to my secretary at kosborn@cogop.org. DUE DATE FOR FINAL PAPER IS MARCH 20, 2012 ACADEMIC HONESTY Students are on their honor to complete assignments with integrity. This means that all written assignments are to reflect the student s own work and to be submitted for credit only in this course. Where other secondary sources are used, appropriate dependence with the proper use of footnotes must be adhered to. Students cannot copy the work of each other. When this is discovered each individual will receive a failing grade for the course. Relative to the entire course of study, it must be assumed that cheating and plagiarism are sins contrary to God s laws and the mission of Gordon-Conwell. Plagiarism is using the intellectual property of others without proper citation, giving the impression that it is the student s own work. Be aware that if assignments are discovered to contain plagiarized materials, the assignment will be failed. 3

5 Student Responsibility The syllabus is being sent well in advance of the class. Students have plenty of time to obtain their books and complete the reading assignments and two papers that are due upon arrival the first day of class. Those who do not complete these assignments and do not turn them in by the due date will receive a ½ grade reduction in their final grade. If both the reading assignments and the papers are late, it will result in a full letter-grade reduction. Grading Participation in Focus Program 10% Reading Log 25% Calvinistic & Arminian Theology Reviews 20% Final Paper 45% Important: Final Paper is due April 1,

6 Theology Survey II TH 502 Reading Assignment Log Sheet Course Requirements: This sheet is to be turned in the first day of class. As a student, there are required readings to be completed before the course begins. Indicate below the readings you have accomplished as this is part of your final grade. Check the appropriate space. Bible Readings 1 Corinthians 15 Yes No 1 & 2 Thessalonians Yes No 2 Peter Yes No Jude Yes No Revelations Yes No Introducing Christian Doctrine, Millard J. Erickson (pages for 2001 edition in parenthesis): Pages ( ) Yes No Pages ( ) Yes No Pages ( ) Yes No Pages ( ) Yes No Pages ( ) Yes No Pages ( ) Yes No The Moody Handbook of Theology, Paul Enns (pages for 2008 edition in parenthesis): Pages ( ) Yes No Pages ( ) Yes No Pages ( ) Yes No Pages ( ) Yes No Pages ( ) Yes No Christian Thought Revisited: Three Types of Theology, Justo González: All the book Yes No Baptized in the Holy Spirit, Frank D. Macchia: All the book Yes No A Plain Account of Christian Perfection, John Wesley: All the book Yes No This reading log sheet is to be turned in on first day of class! 5

7 Theology 1 TH 501 General Outline/Schedule February 6, :15 pm Registration for Class 6:30 Devotion 6:45 Orientation 7:00 Class Hamartiology 10:00 Dismissal February 7, :15 pm Devotion 6:30 Class Hamartiology 10:00 Dismissal February 8, :15 pm Devotion 6:30 Class Soteriology 10:00 Dismissal February 9, :15 pm Devotion 6:30 Class Soteriology 10:00 Dismissal February 10, :00 am Devotion 9:15 Class Pneumatology 12:00 Lunch 1:30 Class Pneumatology 5:00 Dinner 6:30 Class Ecclesiology 9:30 Dismissal 6

8 February 11, :00 am Devotion 9:15 Class Ecclesiology 11:30 Lunch 1:15 Class Last Things 5:00 Dinner 6:15 Class Last Things 9:00 Dismissal Be Blessed in His Word, Spirit, and Goodness! 7

9 Reference Bibliography (Selective) The Holy Bible Brown, Colin, ed. The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, Vol. 1. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, Vol. 2. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, Vol. 3. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, Enns, Paul. The Moody Handbook of Theology. Chicago: Moody Press, Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, Introducing Christian Doctrine, edited by L. Arnold Hustad. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, González, Justo. Christian Thought Revisted: Three Types of Theology, revised edition. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, Harrison, Everett F. Baker s Dictionary of Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, Harvey, Van A. A Handbook of Theological Terms. New York: Collier Books, MacMillan Publishers, Henry, Carl F. H. Basic Christian Doctrine. New York; Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Kittel Gerhard and Friedrich Gerhard. Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, Vols Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Macchia, Frank D. Baptized in the Spirit: A Global Pentecostal Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, McClendon, James William, Jr. Systematic Theology: Doctrine, Volume 2. Nashville: Abingdon Press, McKim, Donald K. Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press,

10 Muller, Richard A. Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms. Grand Rapids, MI: Pruitt, Raymond M. Fundamentals of the Faith. Cleveland, TN: White Wing Publishing House, Richardson, Alan. A Dictionary of Christian Theology. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, Ryrie, Charles C. Basic Theology. Wheaton, IL: Victor, Stelten, Leo F. Dictionary of Ecclesiastical Latin. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers Inc., Strong, Augustus Hopkins. Systematic Theology: A Compendium Designed for the use of Theological Students. Old Tappan, NJ: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1907 (27 th Printing, 1970). Wesley, John. A Plain Account of Christian Perfection. Orlando, FL: Relevant, Wynkoop, Mildred Bangs. Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology. Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press,